Take Pleasure in Protecting Our Treasures
Learn More about the North Atlantic Right Whale

Did you know that right whales give birth to their calves in the coastal waters of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida from November through April? Every right whale is a treasure – with only about 300 right whales remaining, they are one of the most endangered whales in the world. So let’s take pleasure in protecting America’s rare treasures, and do what we can to save them from extinction.

In the calving area, speeds of 10 knots or less are required.    Even small vessels are capable of killing right whales. Sharpen your vision to avoid a collision.    Keep a lookout while transiting the calving area. Vessel strikes are    a leading cause of known right whale deaths. Right whales need space - don't chase! It is against Federal law to approach Right Whales within 500 yards. North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Distribution and Habitat Use Compliance Guide for Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule Learn More About Right Whales Prudent Vessel Operators  Southeast Region's Contract Aerial Survey Reports Right Whale Sightings Map for the Southeast U.S. 2011-2012 Season (Updated through February 05, 2012) North Atlantic Right Whale Critical Habitat October 6, 2010 - 90 Day / 12 Month Determination to Revise North Atlantic Right Whale Critical Habitat (75 FR 61690) October 5, 2010 - Media Advisory on the Determination to Revise North Atlantic Right Whale Critical Habitat June 4, 1994 - Northern Right Whale Critical Habitat Designation